Parador San Marcos

Overview

There is also a museum of archeology and fine arts, the museum contains objects of great value from the stone age to the renaissance. Located at the Plaza de San Marcos, next to the bridge of the same name over the river Bernesga. 1208AB

Location

The hotel was once an ancient convent that was used as a hospital in order to lodge the pilgrims who were on their way to santiago de Compostela. Its construction began around 1515 on this monumental building, which features a Spanish Plateresque facade.

Distance

120 kms to the nearest airport (dakhla)

1 km to the nearest station (del norte station)

2 minute walk to the nearest bus stop

Rooms

They are divided into three groups, those which are found in the main part and in the towers, those which have been called the 'cells', which are also located in the older part of the building, and a third group of a more modern addition.

Restaurant

The leonese regional cooking has many specialities, among them trout, garlic soups, frog's legs from La Baneza, breaded and served in a spicy sauce, the 'Chanfaina' sausage, octopus and breaded cabbage.

Exterior

It was reconstructed and adapted for use as one of Spain's most luxurious paradors.

Lobby

The hotel has a magnificent main hall with a 16th century coffered ceiling. The parador can be considered as am authentic museum in view of the ancient carpets, furniture, paintings, clocks and tapestries that adorn the different rooms.

Leon at a Glance

In northern Castilla, in the north of Spain, the city of León holds many charms. A vast wealth of architectural delights, a charming and vibrant old town as well as a strong catholic heritage and a lively nighttime entertainment scene, the city has all and more than you could want from a Spanish city break.